Istanbul, Türkiye, 2 November 2025 — Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Chairman, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, was the keynote speaker at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Business Leaders’ Summit held at Istanbul Congress Center, today.

Delivering the keynote address on the theme “Private Sector as a Strategic Partner for Sustainable Development,” H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, emphasized that across the OIC region, businesses are already the main engines of employment, innovation, and social progress. He noted that private sector actors — including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as large corporations — generate over 90% of jobs and contribute to most of the value added.

H.E. Dr. Al Jasser then highlighted the key challenges constraining private sector growth, including regulatory complexity, high financing costs, market fragmentation, and inadequate infrastructure. He urged that these challenges be addressed decisively to unlock the sector’s full potential. H.E. Dr. Al Jasser further underlined that investments in infrastructure, digital transformation, trade facilitation, and the empowerment of youth and women will not only shape better policies but also usher in a new era of public–private partnership.

As Chairman of the IsDB Group, H.E. Dr. Al Jasser reaffirmed the Group’s strong commitment to promoting private sector development across its member countries. He noted that through its key entities — ICD, ICIEC, and ITFC — the Group mobilizes resources, shares expertise, and mitigates investment risks to help businesses grow and scale sustainably.

By the end of Q3 this year, the IsDB Group had extended over US$24 billion in financing and insurance coverage, helping mobilize more than US$10 billion through strategic partnerships.

H.E. Dr. Al Jasser concluded by underlining that fostering private sector development remains a cross-cutting priority under the Group’s ongoing five-year corporate strategy, reflecting its unwavering commitment to building a resilient and inclusive economic future across the OIC region.

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LONDON – October 21, 2025 – The Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) this morning to celebrate the listing of IsDB’s €500 million Green Sukuk, issued under its enhanced 2025 Sustainable Finance Framework.

The ceremony was attended by senior executives from IsDB, LSE Group, and global banking partners. The occasion marked IsDB’s second Green Sukuk and reaffirmed IsDB’s role as a trusted development partner connecting sustainable capital with global development priorities.

In his remarks, Dr. Al Jasser underlined the significance of the event, noting that the listing demonstrates IsDB’s steadfast commitment to mobilizing global capital in support of sustainability and inclusive development. He emphasized that the issuance builds on IsDB’s strong track record of responsible financing and innovation in Islamic capital markets.

“For the Islamic Development Bank, this is far more than a transaction” said Dr. Al Jasser. “It reflects our commitment to mobilizing resources and channeling them into projects that improve lives and empower communities through sustainability, environmental stewardship, and good governance.”

Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, congratulated IsDB on its contribution to sustainable finance and market innovation, noting that the listing further strengthens London’s position as a global center for ESG-aligned investment and capital market development.

The €500 million Green Sukuk, which achieved a record five-times oversubscription, will finance/refinance projects in renewable energy, climate adaptation, and sustainable food systems across IsDB’s eligible member countries.

The ceremony took place ahead of the FT–IsDB Global Sukuk Summit, where global investors, policymakers, and financial leaders will convene to discuss the expanding role of Sukuk in international capital markets.

London, United Kingdom, 19 October 2025 – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), under the leadership of its Group Chairman, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, will hold two milestone events in London on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, reflecting the Bank’s continued contribution to advancing sustainable finance and deepening global capital market engagement.

In the morning, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser will open the markets at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) during a Market Open Ceremony celebrating the issuance and listing of IsDB’s €500 million Green Sukuk under the Bank’s enhanced 2025 Sustainable Finance Framework. The proceeds of this landmark issuance will finance projects promoting renewable energy, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems across IsDB Member Countries.

Later the same day, H.E. Dr. Al Jasser will deliver the keynote remarks at the “Capitalising on Sukuk: Beyond Traditional Markets” Summit, co-organised by the Financial Times (FT) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) at The Biltmore Mayfair, London. The high-level summit will convene global investors, policymakers, and financial leaders to explore Sukuk’s expanding role in the global sustainable finance landscape. Discussions will focus on innovation, standardisation, and market integration to strengthen Sukuk as a mainstream instrument for inclusive and climate-aligned investment.

Both events reflect IsDB’s mission to finance the future sustainably, bridging global capital with development impact while strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.

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Washington, D.C., USA, 15 October 2025 – The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) organized a high-profile round table on “Strengthening Arab-LAC (Latin America and the Caribbean) Partnerships” on the margins of the ACG golden jubilee concurrent with the ongoing Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 15 October 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Speaking for the Arab Coordination Group at this ACG-IDB event, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, reaffirmed the importance of partnerships in driving sustainable impact across regions. 

H.E. Dr. Al Jasser, furthermore, underlined the Arab Coordination Group’s renewed vision for the future, focusing on development effectiveness, digital transformation, and modernized governance, to ensure stronger coordination and impact.

“Let us act with urgency, creativity, and unity to leave a legacy of impact, resilience, and hope”, he stated.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the IsDB Group Chairman highlighted the Bank’s growing collaboration with the Inter American Bank and the wider Arab Coordination Group to deliver transformative results, including major co-financed projects in Guyana and Suriname, and a joint pipeline exceeding US$ 700 million.

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